Voluntary participation of 35 speakers from 14 nations… various programs such as 35 lectures on ceramics are provided

◇ A scene at TalksArtists conference held on October 2. ⓒ Gyeonggi G-News

TalksArtists, the education event of 2013 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, will take place in Manhwadang of Toyaseum in Icheon Cerapia from November 2 to 10.

A total of 35 artists from 14 nations voluntarily participated in the program of TalksArtists as speakers to communicate with visitors in the Biennale’s theme ‘Community’ for professionals as well as the general public to enjoy.

On the first day of the event,  October 2,  Indian artist Ishan Khosla plans to give a lecture under the theme of ‘Special Community: The Village of India,’ emphasizing the value of ‘Community.’ In addition, there will be a lecture by the Belgium artist Ann Van Hoey who received the bronze award at 2009 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, as well as a lecture by Dane Youngren, a participant of this Biennale’s special exhibition ‘HOT Rookies.’

On October 11, there will be a lecture on ‘Traditional Craft Techniques, Conceptual Art, Design and Crafts’ by the Norwegian artist Liv Brita Malnes about North European emotional design recently emerging as a trend.

“TalksArtists is provided for many artists to come as speakers and join in the Biennale,” said exhibition director Lee In-jin who directed the program. “Moreover, we made efforts to organize the lectures with interesting topics to harmonize with not only ceramic experts but also the general public.”

TalksArtists, the academic program of 2013 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, consists of 35 lectures that show each and every detail of ceramics and will be held at Manhwadang of Toyaseum until November 10.

2013 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale is held in Icheon Cerapia, Gwangju Gonjiam Ceramic Park and Yeoju Ceramic World until November 17 under the theme of ‘Community.’ The international place name contest and special exhibition ‘HOT Rookies’ are well received by visitors.

ⓒGyeonggi G-News | Lim Se-jin yh48635@nate.com

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